Sled



Aug- 10 1926.

J. J. MEYER ,904

SLED

a Filed May 19, 1925 67, INVENTOR.

' A TTORNEY' Patented Aug. 10,

UNITED STATES- JOHN J. MEYER, F EPI-IRATA, WASHINGTON.

i 1 SLED- Application filed May 19, 1925. Serial No. 31,362.

This invention relates to sleds and has for its primary object the provision, in a man-- ner as hereinafter set forth, of a sled having an improved type of runner support structure and steering runner structure.

Another object of the invention is the provision, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, of a sled having the runners'thereof pivotally mounted to swing longitudinally of the structure and further having associated with one of the runner members a braking device supported from the bearings through which certain of the runners are connected to the body of the sled.

Still another object of the invention is the. provision, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, of an improved steering runner connection whereby the steering runner may be more easily manipulated and which will further act to prevent undue amount of side sway of the front portion of the device. A final object of theinvention is the provision, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, of an improved sled structure of simple and unique design, light in structure, strong, durable and inexpensive to manufacture.

The invention will be best understood from a consideration of the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing forming a part of this specification, with the understanding that the invention is not confined to any strict conformity with the showing of the drawings, but may be changed and modified so long as such changes and modifications mark no material departure from the salient features of the invention as expressed in the appended claims.

In the drawings: FLQUIB 1 1s a side elevatlon of the device embodying this invention, a portlon thereof being shown in section to disclose certain details of construction.

Figure 2 is a bottom plan view of the de- V166.

Figure 8 is a section taken upon the line 3-3 of Figure 1, and

Figure 1 is a section taken upon the line H of Figure 1.

Referring now to the drawings in detail wherein like numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views, there is indicated by the numeral 1 the top or platform of the sled. This platform is of substantial length and width, as shown, and has secured to the under face thereof, adjacent the forward end, the annular bearing ring 2. Extending through the platform 1 and concentrically of the bearing ring 2, is the vertical steering post 3 having a collar 4 thereabout and secured thereto by means of the set screw 5, and extending through the enlarged central portion 6.0f the shaft 7.

Each of the outer ends of the shaft 7 is reduced as at 8, and upon these reduced portions there are mounted rollers 9 which are secured in position by means of the nuts 10 threaded upon the ends of the reduced portions or spindles 8. These rollers as shown bear against the annular ring 2 when the steering post 3 is revolved, thus assist-ing in theease of operation of the steering post in a manner which is apparent.

Extending downwardly from the front and rear of the central portion of the enlarged portion 6, are arms 11 which have their lower ends bifurcated, as indicated at 12, to fit over the central longitudinal ridge 13 of the runner 14. The steering post 3 extends downwardly to this central ridge 13 and is also bifurcated, as indicated at 15, and fits over the ridge'13 in the same manner as the bifurcated ends 12 of the arms 11. These three bifurcated ends are securely fastened to the rib 13,, as indicated at 16.

The upper end of the steering post 3 carries thereon the steering arms 17 which arms project from a central collar 18 which is slidably and adjustably held in position upon the post 3 by means of the set screw 19.

Secured upon the under side of the platform 1 adjacent the rear thereof, are a pair of bearing blocks 20, one positioned adjacent each side edge of the platform, as shown in Figure 2 and each having the extended ears 21 through which the bolts 22 pass to secure the bearings in position upon the platform. Each of these bearing members has depending from the under side thereof a short arm 23, which carries upon its lower end a smaller bearing 2 1. These small bearings are in alignment transversely of the body 1 as are also the larger bearings 20.

Connecting the bearings 20. is a shaft 25 and carried upon this shaft 25 is a rear runner carrying member which comprises a pair of triangularly shaped bodies of material 26, which have their broad edges connected by means of a sleeve 27 through which the shaft extends. This sleeve carries set screws 28 which bear against the shaft 25 and retain the sleeves in position thereon.

The apices of these triangular portions 26 are directed outwardly and downwardly in opposite directions from the sleeve 25, as shown in Figure 2, and there extends along the longitudinal center of each, a rib member 29 which extends beyond the apex of each of the portions 26 and is bifurcated as at 30 to fit over the central longitudinal rib 31 of a rear runner 32. These bifurcated portions are secured by means of rivets or other appropriate securing means 33 to the rib 31.

Each of the runner members 14 and 32 is arcuate in cross section as shown in Figures 3 and 4 as this method of construction assists in the prevention of side slipping of the runners when the sled is in use.

IVhile the showing of the drawings and the description have been confined to a single rear runner upon the shaft 25, it is to be understood that applicant does not confine himself to the use of a single runner only, but may use a plurality thereof.

Formed thru the body of the platform 1 at points forwardly of the rear runner 32, is an aperture 34, and secured to the top of the platform'behind this aperture 34 is a bearing member 35. Pivotally secured by means of the pin 36, to the bearing member 35 is a lever member 37, the lower end of which is obtuse angled as at 38 and extends over the opening 34.

Depending from the end of the angled portion 38 and through the aperture 34, is a link member 39 which is connected at its lower end to one end of a centrally pivoted ground engaging element 40. This ground engaging element 40 is revolubly secured by means of spaced collars 41 to a shaft 42 which extends across andconnects the small bearing members 24. The other or free end of the ground engaging member 40 is curved downwardly and pointed as at 43 and is the ground beneath the normally maintained elevated from contact with the ground, as indicated in Figure 1.

It can be seen that the progress of the sled can be easily stopped by simply pulling re'arwardly on the lever 37, thus drawing up upon the link 39 and the forward end of the member 40 to cause the point 43 to engage in sled.

From the foregoing description it will be readily seen that a unique and novel toy has been set up which is strong and durable, and easy to manipulate.

Having thus described my invention what I claim is:

1. In a sled having front and rear runners and a steering column extending through the body thereof, a guide runner mounting structure comprising a horizontal shaft having a central. sleeve for the passage of said steering column and further having each end reduced to provide spindles, a roll er member mounted upon each spindle, an annular bearing plate secured to the under side of the sled for said rollers to work against, and downwardly extending diverging arms carried by said central sleeve and adapted to carry a runner member.

2. In a sled having front and rear runners and a steering column extending through the body thereof, a guide runner mounting structure comprising a horizontal shaft having a central sleeve for the passage of said steering column and further having each end reduced to provide spindles, a roller member mounted upon each spindle, an an nular bearing plate secured to the under side of the sled for said rollers to work against, and downwardly extending diverging arms carried by said central sleeve and adapted to carry a runner member, said steering column having its lower end extended downwardly and secured to said guide runner, between said diverging arms.

In testimony whereof, I aflix my signature hereto.

JOHN J. MEYER. 

